Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 121.2 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 202.5 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 78.7 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 67.9 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 4510 lb. | -477 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 63.7 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.4 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 64.1 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 65.0 in | -8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.5 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 37.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 62.0 in | -11.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 48.7 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 32.7 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -15.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -35.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -58.6 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan.